November, 2017 - Polly Jemima

Ditch the traditional advent calendar for a magic moment one instead

I’m just putting the finishing touches to our activity advent for this year {see some of the activities we’re including here} – last minute as ever! Christmas can be a...

This Homeschooling Life – a look back at November

Ah, November. I’ve been sat here trying to think of something to write for the past ten minutes. It’s been one of those months when I don’t feel like we’ve...

Hot drinks to warm your soul

I love cold, crisp winter days. When you can see your breath in front of you, the earth is crunchy underfoot, the sun is shining brightly and your face feels...

35 Advent Activity Ideas

With just a week until December 1st, I’ve been putting together this years activity advent calendar. I’ve made the kiddos an activity calendar for the past few years, and they love...

Review | Frozen Itty Bittys

We’ve been HUGE Frozen fans ever since the first movie came out. We have watched it a million times {I joke not} and I can recite it word for word....

Review | Mermaid Tail from Planet Mermaid

My youngest daughter has always loved mermaids, and when I say loved, really I mean been obsessed with. THere was a time when we watched Ariel over and over {and...

#AtYourService – talking about GOOD customer service.

Customer Service is one of those things that you cannot avoid – we all experience it, good or bad, most days. It has the ability to totally make or break...

Life, lately

Happy Wednesday! We just got back from a long weekend with my Dad and Step-Mum, sneaking in a pre-Christmas visit while we had the chance. Being so far away from...

Recipe | Easy, healthy homemade Oatcakes

Confession time…I have a serious oatcake habit. haha! Seriously though, they’re one of my go-to’s for lunch, teamed with a good homemade chutney, some vegan cheese and a pile of...

Winter Home Makeover ~ creating a cosy space

The temperature has really dropped here this past week, though it’s been the kind of late Autumn days that I love – clear and crisp, blue skies, clouds of steam...

#christmasgiftguide #christmasgifts #secretsanta

Gift Guide: Stocking Fillers & Secret Santa

Whether you’re in need of some stocking fillers or ideas for a Secret Santa, I’ve rounded up a few great ideas for all ages here.

Gift Guide: Her & Him

If you’re like a lot of us, and sit around scratching your head over what to buy the guys and gals in your life, here’s a few great ideas to...

Gift Guide: Tweens/Teens

Today we’re looking at gifts for those teens and tweens. While a lot of tweens and teens, I’m sure are asking for technology this Christmas {I know one of...

Day-dreaming of a new life {when I win big with Lottoz}

I’m 99% certain I’m not the only one who has day-dreamed about what they’d do if they won the lottery right?! It’s an age-old question, and most of us have...

Gift Guide: Kiddos

Today’s gift guide is for the kiddos in your life… from pre-schoolers up to 7/8-year-olds. I like gifts that have real value, not too many plastic toys, toys that...

Month: November 2017